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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 826.32 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 826.32 and 367.92 is: 550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 826.32 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/826.32 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 826.32 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 304,019.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,019.65/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.76

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